"Quick! Take a bite out of this potato, I need to win!" - Betsy

That is how every love story starts, right? We met at a St. Patrick's Day party at the famous Sean Allen's (Groomsmen) house. Betsy had just moved to DC and was invited to the party with her new co-worker. In an effort to fit in, she leaped at the chance to participate in the faintly known “St. Patrick's Day Tradition” of carrying around a raw potato and inspiring other party goers to eat the entire potato before others were able finish theirs.

We were introduced to each other as soon to be soccer teammates in DC's recreational adult league. Betsy immediately asked Alex to take a bite out of her potato. Alex seeking to impress the new girl, took the biggest bite that he could. With an oversized mouthful of raw potato was unable to properly introduce himself, let alone attempt any sweet-talk. Betsy, always the fierce competitor, raced off to the next person leaving Alex behind.

A few weeks later Alex and Betsy were reunited on the DC Mall for the team's first game. Within a few minutes of the game Alex requested to be subbed out and plopped down on the sideline next to Betsy. On one knee Alex exhausted admitted to Betsy "I thought I beat asthma..." Betsy laughed and always remembered Alex as the funny friend.

A few months passed and despite a few flirting attempts going unnoticed by Betsy, we soon realized we were to be more than friends. Our first date and many other dates after that involved getting caught in the rain but that was no problem for us. (We selected our wedding venue in anticipation that our luck will continue even on our wedding day).

Our relationship came easy and with the pandemic we quickly grew closer and stronger together. We knew there was something special between us and could not wait to continue to watch our love grow.

Many of you know that we hold tight to our tradition of Wednesday night date nights. We normally go on a picnic, try a new restaurant, or do a fun activity but on June 23rd Alex had a special date night planned. After a wonderful picnic on the National Mall, we went on a surprise stroll through Betsy's favorite part of the city, the Smithsonian Castle Garden. Despite a few cantankerous guards demanding we clear out as they were closing…. Alex got on one knee and the rest is history.

We are very excited for the next chapter of our lives together and are excited for you to come and celebrate with us!

Registry